Schede e recensioni

The new A1 is designed to give superlative sound. All aspects of its circuitry and layout have been designed to this end. Conceptually the circuit elements are similar to our revered kW Series. The only difference is that the A1 has less power (more about his later) and is a compact package.

Within its power range the sound quality of the A1 is equal to anything from anywhere. All it lacks is dynamic headroom. Our idea is that you start with an A1 paired with a relatively modest pair of loudspeakers and get exquisite sound. When you’re ready to upgrade you do not have to throw away the A1, all you need is more headroom. This is easily done by putting either a 550K or 750K Power Amplifier in the system. Then you have created an extraordinary amplification system with none of the usual massive financial losses which are the norm for hi-fi upgrading.

We have a two step plan.

Step one: get an A1 and have beautiful exquisite sound.

Step two: add a Power Amplifier. Now you have a system which makes the most exquisite sound and has no limits in dynamic range.

Sounds good to us and, hopefully, good for you.

The A1 has a wide range of inputs, phono, USB, four line inputs (one with home theatre bypass) and a fully configured tape loop.

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Musical Fidelity has released a modernized version of their classic A1 Class A integrated amplifier from the 1980s. The new A1 features a USB input, line level and MM phono inputs, a front-panel display, a full remote control, improved build quality and updated styling. Musical Fidelity claims that the pure Class A circuitry produces a sweet, warm and full sound without hardening or muddying compression artifacts as the amp approaches full power.

Speakers with at least 92dB/W/m sensitivity are recommended for use with the A1 because of the limited amount of power available, the other option being to use the A1 to drive a pair of Musical Fidelity 550K or 750K Superchargers. The new A1 will be available in April '08 for just under $2,000, followed by a matching A1 CD PRO 2 CD player in May.